Has The Style Aquatic draped your day dreams with images of the ocean? Until the weather allows for a weekend in the waves, we invite you to referee this round of Style Skirmish, where two different types of adorable items — those who stick to the sand v. sea animals — face off for the title of Cutest Creatures!

About Laura

With a passion for events, interviews, and her pet aloe plants, Laura strives to live in a world where writing poetry evokes celebrity status. When she's not planning her apartment's next face-lift, she's either befriending strangers or admiring maps. She has an MFA in Creative Writing, is a member of ModCloth's Charitable Giving Committee, and is an avid appreciator of funky hairstyles and too-hot sauces.